Lagos to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lagos. When it is noon in Lagos, it is 04:00 in Los Angeles.
Lagos (UTC+1) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 09:00 in Lagos, it's 01:00 in Los Angeles
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Lagos & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,409 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.6h
Time Difference
-8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lagos
22:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Lagos
01:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Lagos
04:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Lagos
07:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Lagos
10:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Lagos
13:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Lagos
16:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Lagos
19:00
Los Angeles (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lagos ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lagos. When it is 12:00 noon in Lagos, it is 04:00 in Los Angeles. Lagos operates on Africa/Lagos (UTC+1), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Lagos?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lagos and Los Angeles. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Lagos time (09:00–10:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the Lagos to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Lagos and Los Angeles
The distance between Lagos and Los Angeles is approximately 12,409 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.